Roma "Ann" Annette Taylor-Bradley

Roma Annette “Ann” Taylor Bradley, of Ruskin, Florida, formerly of DeLand, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born on August 25, 1943, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Ann devoted the early years of her life to her family, serving as a homemaker and supporting her husband throughout his 22 years of active-duty service in the United States Air Force. She embraced the many places and experiences that came with military life and took great pride in caring for her family and creating a loving home wherever they were stationed.

Following her years as a military wife and homemaker, Ann began a career with the State of Florida, where she was known for her strong work ethic, compassion for others, and willingness to help those who needed it.

Ann was a woman of many talents and interests. As a young woman, she was a member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Later in life, she became a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She was an accomplished quilter and seamstress, an excellent cook, a music enthusiast, and a voracious reader. She found joy in creating beautiful things with her hands, preparing meals for the people she loved, getting lost in a good book, and sharing her love of music.

Above all, Ann had a generous heart. She was passionate about helping others and, throughout her life, opened her home and her heart to many people who needed care, support, or simply a place to belong. She had a gift for making people feel welcome and cared for, and her compassion touched many lives.

Ann was preceded in death by her beloved son, Jeffrey; her parents, Nette Bell Taylor and Vernon O. Taylor; her brothers, Larry, Henry and Jimmy; and her sisters, Louise, Dee, and Rosa Lee, and Rebekah.

Ann is survived by her children, David and his wife, Kim; Dawn and her husband, Dennis; and Scott. She is also survived by her siblings, Patricia, Mike, and Donald.

Her family continues through her grandchildren and great-grandchildren:

• David and Kim are the parents of Jessica, Nicholas , Emily , and Tiffany “Van”. Jessica is the mother of Jasmine. Nicholas and Emily are the parents of Bentley, Royce, Aston, and their newest addition, Nova.

• Dawn and Dennis. Dawn is the parent of Noah, who is married to Jessica. They are the parents of Amelia..

Ann’s family will remember her not only as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, but as a woman who spent her life caring for others. Her creativity, generosity, strength, and love of family will live on through the many people whose lives she touched.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff at Moncarmell Assisted Living Facility in Ruskin, Florida, for the care, kindness, and compassion they showed Ann and her family during her final days.